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Last Updated: Jul 2nd, 2008 - 21:15:22 |
(ARA) - With the weather cooling down, the entertainment season is heating up and from now until the new year, there are countless parties, dinners and events to keep you busy and your calendar full. For some of us, as the holiday season nears, so does the stress and chaos. With family members coming into town, malls packed with shoppers and meals that need to be planned, here are a few recommendations to add the most cheer and simplify every occasion whether you are the host or a guest.
As wine has become the most popular adult-beverage, what could be a better accompaniment for a party than a bottle or two? There are hundreds of options available, varying by flavor, color and country of origin. Fortunately, by following a few simple suggestions for the situations outlined below, you can make sure that your presence is appreciated and your presents are applauded.
Party at the Boss's House
Who could be more difficult to shop for than your boss? The gift must be upscale, yet not too expensive -- thoughtful, yet not too personal. With its sophisticated look, lush flavors of melon, peach and citrus, Ca' Montini's Pinot Grigio is a perfect gift for the occasion. The boss will appreciate the personal touch of this fabulous award-winning, balanced and incredibly smooth wine, while the stunning tapered pyramid-shaped bottle is already individually wrapped in tissue paper.
Gathering at a Friend's House
When heading to a friend's house for a get-together, what could be easier than a quick stop to pick up a bottle of wine? We suggest Luna di Luna, a brand of best-selling wine that includes a variety of blends and bottle colors as well as special seasonal packages. A gift-box with a frosted wintry scene containing 750-ml bottles of the "Rudolph" red bottled Merlot/Cabernet and a cobalt blue bottle of Chardonnay/Pinot Grigio is available for the season. Or, if you only need a single bottle, all six blends are available in 750-ml bottles with golden holiday bows or in magnums.
Dinner Parties -- To Have and To Hold
When attending a dinner party, ask the host what's on the menu to ensure you bring a wine that complements a particular course. When hosting a dinner party, you can eliminate the often confusing and somewhat time intensive step of planning a full menu for your holiday dinner by following these pairings.
A lot of people believe there's an old rule of thumb for wine: red goes with red, and white goes with white. While these may have been words of wisdom at one point, it is now considered acceptable to serve either a red or white wine with most foods. Of course, certain wines will bring out the flavor of the food better than others, but it ultimately comes down to a matter of individual taste. So, while selecting a wine that complements your meal is beneficial, it is just as important to select wines that can satisfy the broad tastes of all your guests.
Corvo Bianco, a fragrant white wine with a light, crisp taste, will help appetizers go down smoothly and keep guests conversing and socializing. A lively Sicilian white, Corvo Bianco, has elegant flavors of fresh fruit with a slight herbaceous character.
Luna di Luna Merlot/Cabernet is a red wine that accompanies beef especially well. In a "rudolph" red bottle, colored for the holiday season, it is great for dinner. If your dinner party is sizable, Luna di Luna Merlot/Cabernet is available in magnums. There are also 750-ml bottles for smaller affairs.
Ca' Montini's award-winning Pinot Grigio will go great with turkey no matter how you prepare it. This white wine has vibrant crisp flavors of pears and green apples, is a great combination with the flavor of turkey and will leave your guests wanting more.
Piccini Chianti DOCG will go great with the cloves and spiced flavors found in ham. A dry red wine accents the sweetness of ham. Piccini Chianti DOCG is a bright cherry-red wine with fresh fruit aromas and tastes of cherries and raspberries, packaged in fall colors.
Luna di Luna Chardonnay/Sauvignon in a holly green bottle, is a crisp wine with aromatic fruitiness that goes well with shellfish. It is recommended to bring out the delectable flavor of seafood and is available in a 750-ml bottle or magnum.
Santini Asti completes any holiday dinner or party and helps to celebrate friends and family. Ensure your toast is a success with Santini Asti, a clean and crisp sparkling wine with a wonderful fruit flavor of fresh peaches and apricots, that adds a touch of class without the price tag of Champagne.
This season, make celebrations bright with the gift of wine. Whether grabbing a bottle of Santini Asti to toast your friends, celebrating fall with the autumn colors of Piccini Chianti, sharing a holly green bottle of Luna di Luna wine with family, or choosing wines based on a meal, these suggestions will help you cherish this season. Have fun enjoying festivities with fabulous beverages, but also act responsibly by designating a driver. Cheers!
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